A Kenmore ice maker shares its basic needs with every other ice maker, cold air, water and a working mechanism, but where it sits, how it is reset and the codes it shows are specific to the brand and model. Below are independent repair companies serving Eugene, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
Independent listings only: Freezer Repair Near Me is not affiliated with or endorsed by Kenmore. If your appliance is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Kenmore directly.
Kenmore refrigerators and freezers were sold through Sears for decades, so many owners look for Sears appliance repair. The companies here are independent technicians who work on Kenmore and Kenmore Elite models; they are not Sears.
Independent Kenmore Ice Maker Technicians, Eugene OR
Within 30 miles of Eugene there are 12 appliance repair companies in our data. 11 list an address in Eugene, and the rest are spread across Springfield (1). The farthest listed company is about 12 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Eugene mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: Appliance Hospital - Eugene, around 0.3 miles out. The 10 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.8, 1.0 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 1 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 7 |
First up for Eugene: At Your Service Heating, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair (2.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 153 reviews); J Farr's Appliance Repair Service (5.3 miles away, 5.0 stars from 337 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hamilton Electric And Gas Appliance Repair (12.4 miles away, 3.5 stars from 16 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AAA Quality Appliance Care (2.4 miles away, 4.1 stars from 86 reviews).
Kenmore Lines Technicians Work On
What a Kenmore Technician Deals With
Kenmore's garage-ready refrigerators use an inverter compressor that it says holds temperatures steadier, runs quieter and wears less than a conventional compressor. Source: Kenmore Livemore - Extra Storage: Garage Ready Fridges
What Kenmore Says to Check First
- Freezer thawing in a cold garage. Kenmore says a standard refrigerator in a room below about 45°F may not run its compressor enough, and recommends a garage-ready model built for a wide temperature range. Source: Kenmore Livemore - Extra Storage: Garage Ready Fridges
Kenmore Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- An error code or temperature alarm
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Not sure it is a Kenmore problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Eugene and freezer repair in Eugene.
Owner Care for Kenmore Ice Makers
- Kenmore rates its garage-ready models for surrounding temperatures from 45°F to 110°F and notes that standard refrigerators struggle below 45°F. Source: Kenmore Livemore - Extra Storage: Garage Ready Fridges
- A new Kenmore refrigerator reaches a usable fresh food temperature in about 4 to 6 hours, but the freezer needs 12 to 24 hours to settle at its 0°F target. Source: Kenmore - FAQ: How long does it take for a new fridge to reach its designated temperature?
Kenmore Repair Cost Ranges
Most Kenmore ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Any light, code or message on the display
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Eugene, OR
Most ice maker calls in Eugene come down to the same handful of causes: water supply and pressure, a frozen fill tube, the water inlet valve, freezer temperature and the ice maker assembly itself.
Oregon has no license issued specifically for appliance repair that we could confirm, but anyone installing or servicing liquefied petroleum (LP) gas appliances needs an LP gas fitter license from the Oregon State Fire Marshal. Source: Liquefied Petroleum Gas licensing (Oregon State Fire Marshal)
In Oregon, you can check a license with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board Contractor/License Search or report a problem to the Oregon Department of Justice, Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Repair Company in Eugene
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Eugene, OR
Do you work for Kenmore?
Why is my Kenmore refrigerator showing a code?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Related Repair Pages for Eugene
Kenmore Ice Maker & Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
Nearby Towns Served From Eugene
Kenmore ice maker and freezer repair for Junction City and Veneta is handled by the same companies listed for Eugene. Each town also has its own freezer repair page with the nearest companies:
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Eugene technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Kenmore ice maker itself.